Youth-led project to help keep children in Scotland safe online
A new youth-led project is being delivered by the NSPCC in partnership with the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) to help keep children safe online.
Join the hunt: Rare Scottish oil beetles need your eagle eyes
Spring has arrived and the search for Scotland’s elusive oil beetles is on! Conservation charity, Buglife Scotland, is calling for public help to find these fascinating creatures.
Renfrewshire schools win national Pocket Garden Design Competition
The winners of the 2025 annual Pocket Garden Design Competition have been unveiled by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful and two are from Renfrewshire.
Paisley school named second best in Scotland on The Sunday Times Primary School League Table
A school in Paisley has come second in the The Sunday Times Primary School League Table.
BAFTA Nomination for UWS Filmmaker
A University of the West of Scotland (UWS) PhD student has been nominated for a BAFTA in the Best Short Film category.
Funding boost to tackle gender-based violence
More than 100 organisations across Scotland, including several in Renfrewshire North and West, will benefit from an additional £2.4 million in funding through the Delivering Equally Safe Fund.
Nominations sought for Paisley East & Whitehaugh Community Council
Local people in Paisley East & Whitehaugh are being encouraged to become part of their community council as the nomination deadline approaches.
Thornliebank serial jewel thief jailed
A serial thief who stole £10,000 of jewellery and electronics during a 24 hour crime spree has been jailed for 20 months.
HMRC: 5.4 million yet to file their tax return
With less than a month to go, the countdown is on for 5.4 million customers who still need to complete and pay their Self Assessment and avoid penalties, HM Revenue
Thornliebank driver jailed for killing couple on holiday
A speeding driver who killed a couple on holiday in a horror head-on smash has been jailed for seven and a half years.